generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-rə-list 
ˈje-nə-
: one whose skills, interests, or habits are varied or unspecialized
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The staff includes both generalists and specialists.
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Expert Panel®, Forbes, 20 Dec. 2024
Good consultants are typically generalists and future-focusers.
—Christine Y. Cruzvergara, Forbes, 16 Dec. 2024
Data suggests that for smaller funds under $250 million, specialist funds now tend to outperform generalists.
—Miruna-Ioana Girtu, Forbes, 3 Dec. 2024
Generalist roles, such as the digital marketing generalist, suggest a more holistic approach to marketing.
—Sowmya Moni, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024
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“Generalist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/generalist. Accessed 12 Feb. 2025.
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generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-(ə-)rə-ləst
: a person whose skills or interests extend to several different fields
Medical Definition
generalist
noun
gen·er·al·ist
ˈjen-(ə-)rə-ləst
: an individual whose skills or interests extend to several different medical fields
especially
: general practitioner
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